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TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: Third District Juvenile Court. Salt Lake City, Utah. Duties: Appointed by the State Court Administrator, the position is responsible for the administration of the Juvenile court which includes providing administrative support to judges, managing support operations including 180+ professional and technical staff, special services, budget , facilities, and court security; serving as liaison with government agencies, the bar, news media and the community. Knowledge of court procedures, case management, HR management, practices, accounting/budgeting procedures, information technology, contract negotiation/administration and legislative processes is necessary, as well as, excellent interpersonal communication skills. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and six years of related management experience; or a Graduate degree in Judicial or Public Administration, Law or closely related field with at least four years of management experience. Salary: $62,577 - $99,263 (2010).

TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: First Judicial District, Administrative Office of the Courts. Logan, UT. Summary: the position is responsible for the administration of the District and Juvenile courts which includes providing administrative support to 6 judges and managing support operations consisting of approximately 50 professional and technical staff, case management, court facilities, probation services and court security. Additionally, the Trial Court Executive develops, justifies and manages the court budget, serves as liaison with other government agencies, the bar, news media and the community. Duties: The Court Executive serves as the senior administrator in the district working closely with the Presiding Judge, Clerk of Court and Probation Chief in overseeing daily operations; as well as, interfacing with the statewide District and Juvenile Court Administrators ensuring that the best practices identified throughout the state are implemented within the district. In addition to their the traditional management activities, a successful Trial Court Executive will possess a leadership style that fosters communication, participation and innovation at all levels of court operation, the interpersonal skills necessary to advocate and manage change in a collaborative manner, and solid organization and technical skills including case management procedures. Qualifications: Candidates should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration or closely related field and six years of progressively responsible management experience; or a graduate degree in judicial or public administration, law or related field plus four years of management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative management style and knowledge of court procedures including case management, human resources management practices, accounting and budgeting procedures, and information technology. Salary: $59,000 - $94,000 (2010).

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: City of Mobile, Alabama. Summary: This is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in managing court activities. Duties: Comprehensive knowledge of state statutes and court rules, procedures, legal documents, organization, functions and authority; thorough knowledge of modern information systems and of management methods, practices and techniques; good knowledge of elementary bookkeeping and accounting practices and procedures; ability to plan, direct and supervise court activities; ability to interpret and apply statutes, laws, rules and regulations; ability to prepare legal documents and maintain complex accurate records; ability to perform research and operate modern office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, attorneys, employees and the general public. Qualifications: Attainment of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in business administration, criminal justice administration or closely related field, and a minimum of three years' progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in court administration or criminal justice administration; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Salary: $55,795 - $89,197 (2009).

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: 68th District Court. Flint, MI. Summary: The 68th District Court, Flint, Michigan is soliciting applications for the position of District Court Administrator.  Under the general direction of the Chief Judge of the 68th District Court, manages the Administrative and Quasi-Judicial functions of the District Court.  Responsibilities include personnel management, fiscal management, program planning, facilities management, concurrent jurisdiction management, and other responsible administrative matters of the court. Duties: Directs activities of staff engaged in performing clerical, probation, and magisterial services for the court.  The Administrator is responsible for personnel and labor relations functions, staff hiring, orientation, work performance evaluation, and employee discipline. Establish priorities, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of court programs.  Develops and implements methods to improve services. Investigates, analyzes and resolves problems related to program coordination and operation. Identifies the need for, and as appropriate, recommends, establishes or directs the development of policies, standards, and work procedures affecting administrative non-judicial areas of the court. Establishes and maintains sound financial controls.  Coordinates audits of the court’s financial records and controls, reviews audit findings with auditors and the Chief or Presiding Judge, and ensures that audit recommendations are implemented. Prepares budget for judicial review and approval, presents budgets to funding unit, authorizes and monitors budget expenditures, and works with funding unit, state and federal officials regarding budget and related financial matters. Researches and evaluates legislation, court rules and court operations.  Develops and implements program policies and procedures to ensure court operations are in compliance with applicable statutes and court rules, enhance services to court patrons, and facilitate effective case processing services. Serves as liaison to county officials, local bar association, state and federal agencies, community agencies, news media, and other agencies and organizations.  Explains court functions and programs, and discusses legislation, explains court policy and procedures, and addresses complaints. Oversees jury utilization for the District Court, ensures that adequate juror pools are available and effective training is provided to prospective jurors. Analyzes case activity, including trends, and projects future staffing and facility needs. Directs and participates in projects to study case processing, disbursement, collections and service related matters. Participates in the planning and coordination of Judicial Council meetings, and Concurrent Jurisdiction Plan. Performs such other duties as directed and required by the Chief Judge to fulfill management and administrative responsibilities of the court. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or other closely-related field of study.  Law degree, Fellowship from the National Center for State Courts (ICM) or a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or other closely-related field of study is preferred. Five years of progressively more responsible or expansive experience in a lead work or supervisory capacity in a court; including labor relations negotiation, dispute resolution and contract administration, and hands on budget preparation and administration.

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Washington County, Minnesota Judicial Branch, Tenth Judicial District. Summary: The Court Administrator serves as the administrative head of the court system in the county where appointed.  The court administrator is responsible for the overall management of the operations which include civil, criminal, traffic, family, probate, mental health, juvenile, conciliation and jury functions.  The court administrator is also responsible for personnel, facilities, and fiscal management. Duties:  Develops an annual court budget for submission to the Judicial District Administrator. Develops an annual county court budget in coordination with the County Administrator (or their designee). Coordinates, organizes and supervises the management of the various case processing activities of the court with regard to guidelines, work procedures, and caseflow management. Works as a member of the tenth district leadership group on finance and accounting forecasting and planning. Oversees record management including computer operations, record retention, storage of records, local recordkeeping, and reporting of court minutes. Interprets and executes statutory mandates, rules of court, and judicial system policies as they relate to administrative matters. Assigns or supervises and directs the work of all non-judicial employees of the Court Administrator's Office.  Directs court personnel management. Administers judicial personnel regulations and the provisions of collective bargaining contracts.  Assists the judiciary and the Judicial District Administrator in the formulation and implementation of policy.  Advises judges and lawyers regarding the administrative procedures of the court. Analyzes and prepares court security plans and coordinates with local law enforcement on high-risk trials. Analyzes and prepares contingency plans for local court in case of emergencies and/or natural disasters. Resolves complaints on court related matters from the public, law enforcement, attorneys and others. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, court administration or related field and five to seven years of increasingly responsible court supervisory management and administrative experience in a court setting is required. A master’s degree in judicial administration or related field; and/or certification as a Fellow of the Institute for Court Management, National Center for State Courts or certificate of completion of the ICM Court Management Program is desirable. Salary: $31.67 - $49.06 hourly ($66,127 - $102,437 annually). (2009)

COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, Superior Court. Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide a broad range of management and administrative services to the Superior, Juvenile, State, Magistrate, Probate, and Municipal Courts. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to supervising assigned staff, designing, developing, and monitoring case management systems for the Courts. Performs additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Court Administration, and five years administrative or supervisory experience in public sector management, court administration required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. A Masters degree in Public Administration is preferred or can be substituted with a successfully completed course of study provided by the Institute of Court Management, National Association for Court Management, National Center for State Courts or other accredited programs. Supervisory experience required. Salary: $52,336 - $78,504. (2009)

SENIOR DEPUTY CLERK OF CITY COURT: City-Parish Government. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency, supplemented by four years experience in progressively responsible clerical work of a legal nature including three years supervisory experience. Must be proficient in MS Word and MS Excel.  Must pass a PC skills exam.  Must have both staff and project supervisory experience; must have experience performing fiscal, accounting and auditing functions.  Must have experience compiling and preparing fiscal and statistical reports.  Applicants with University courses in a professional accounting curriculum preferred. Salary: $40,308. (2009)

TRAIL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Circuit Court of the 18th Judicial Circuit, DuPage County, IL. Summary: The Trial Court Administrator is responsible for long range planning, facilities management, budget administration, personnel administration, governmental, public and media relations for the Circuit Court. The duties of the position include oversight of the Probation and Court Services Department, including Juvenile Detention, Jury Commission, the Law Library, Court Reporters, Information Technology Staff and special court programs. Qualifications: Completion of a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Court Executive Management or graduation from an accredited law school and ten years experience in court management, including five years experience in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of traning and experience. Salary: $118,535. (2009)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: AOC, Idaho Judicial Branch, Second Judicial District. Lewiston, ID. Summary: The Trial Court Administrator performs executive, administrative, and management functions under the direction of the Administrative District Judge and Administrative Director of the Courts. Duties: Duties includes supervising case flow and jury management, security and facility management, human resource management, intergovernmental liaison, public information, community relations, court programs and general court administration, information technology, and management of problem-solving courts, such as drug court, mental health court, and children and family services. Plan, develop and implement long and short range policies, goals, objectives and priorities for the Second Judicial District. Identify needed changes, innovations, or problems and make recommendations for procedural or administrative improvements of court services. Oversee all statutory functions of the courts. Prepare and monitor a budget and manage financial control systems.  Manage court calendars by analyzing and evaluating pending caseloads and developing effective solutions for calendaring. Develop and manage effective jury systems. Serve as court liaison with other governmental agencies to coordinate and implement policies, objectives and procedures and foster cooperative working relationships. Design and manage uniform record keeping systems and compile and release data on court activities and internal functioning. Explain, justify, and defend court activities to community agencies and the media. Develop, implement and maintain automated management information systems. Analyze emerging trends and innovations in court administration for applicability in the Second Judicial District. Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally-accredited college or university; either 1) an advanced degree in judicial, public, or business administration, law, or a closely related field; or 2) a fellowship from the Institute for Court Management; and five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in court management or judicial administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the principles and practices of judicial, court, or public administration. Ability to build relationships among elected officials, county officials, judges, and the legal community; Ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to gather and analyze information and make recommendations regarding proper courses of action. Salary: $70,000 - $84,975. (2008)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR 3: Seventh Judicial District of Oregon. Hood River, Oregon. Summary: The Trial Court Administrator (TCA) position is statutorily created and responsible for the care, custody and control of court records. Duties: The TCA reports to the Presiding Judge and has full authority for all aspects of personnel, budget, financial accounting, management of information services, purchasing, capital asset management, and technical aspects of court operations such as accounting, security, case flow management, safety, facilities management, jury, court records and archives.  The TCA is responsible for strategic planning, policy implementation, court operations including analyzing operating processes, administering of a budget in excess of $4.5 million biennially and managing approximately 25 staff located in five different locations covering an area of approximately 100 miles. The TCA supervises all staff, supervisors and lead clerks. The TCA is an integral link between the court and the Office of the State Court Administrator, local Bar, adult and juvenile probation departments, local law enforcement agencies, juvenile and adult services providers, and a variety of civic organizations, the public in general, and the media.  The TCA is responsible for implementing and complying with laws and policies, promoting public awareness and education about the court system, ensuring integrity of the criminal, civil, and juvenile justice systems, initiating and evaluating new service delivery techniques, acting as liaison and presenter of information among the court’s four judges, local and statewide officials, service providers and civic leaders.  The TCA is also an integral link with local, Judicial Department, legislative and state agencies to develop a clear vision of the Oregon court system and Judicial District 7 courts.  The TCA is responsible to create and advocate for enabling legislation, and to work in collaboration and partnership with state and local agencies, the Bar and the public to promote justice services. This position is responsible for administering and overseeing the Oregon court operations of Judicial District 7, which comprises the following five Northern and Central Oregon counties:  Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler. Qualifications: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Court Administration, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field, and three years of recent management experience.  Management experience must include: experience supervising employees; experience developing and implementing policy, goals, objectives and priorities in conjunction with executive management; and knowledge and experience in managing a budget. A Juris Doctorate or Master=s degree in Court Administration, Public or Business Administration may substitute for one year of the required experience. Applicants without the relevant educational background may substitute recent court management experience on a year for year basis. Preference may be given to applicants with recent court administration experience. Preference may be given to applicants with bachelor’s degrees and relevant advanced degrees. Preference may be give to applicants willing to reside within the 7th Judicial District. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary: $5453.00 - $8459.00 MONTHLY. (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland.  Duties: The position of Court Administrator is one of high responsibility and utmost confidentiality.  Responsibilities include organizing, directing and coordinating activities through the use of intermediate supervisors to a large number of subordinates engaged in processing the business of the court.  As a spokesperson for the court, the Administrator is responsible in representing the bench before County Council and other governmental boards and commissions, as well as the Bar and other organizations.  Other duties include: the preparation and administration for the court’s budget; personnel administration; space and facilities management; case flow and jury management; grant administration; technology development and the formulation of court related policies and procedures as well as improvements to court operations. Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in management, public, legal, courts or business administration, criminal justice administration or related field; and Must possess a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in a related field; and Must have eight years of responsible professional experience administering programs in the criminal justice, court or family related fields.  (A Juris Doctor degree may be substituted for two years of work experience.) Preferable Qualifications: Graduate Fellow of the Executive Development Program from the Institute for Court Management (National Center for State Courts); Juris Doctor Degree. Salary: $100,000 (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Greene County Circuit Court, 31st District, Springfield, Missouri. Summary: The Greene County Circuit Court, 31st District is seeking a Court Administrator. The work of this newly created position is performed under the general direction of the Presiding Judge and the Court en banc. Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Court, Public, or Business Administration or its equivalent. Juris Doctorate degree or experience working in or for a court system preferred. Ten years of responsibility in management/administrative experience, including five years of government-related management. Management experience gained from work in a large organization. Knowledge of trial court operations, experience in Missouri courts, and experience with identifying and obtaining grant funding. Salary: (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Dallas County, Human Resource/Civil Service Department. Dallas, TX. Summary: Dallas County is currently recruiting for a Court Administrator. Duties: The selected candidate will be accountable for the day-to-day oversight of Dallas County Government that falls under the direction and authority of the Commissioners Court and in support of Dallas County's Strategic Plan. Provides for the development and execution of strategic goals and objectives, performance management and sound fiscal management with significant responsibility to proactively identify and resolve problems/issues to ensure ongoing County operations. Ensures the proper administration of all affairs of the County which the Commissioners Court has authority to control. Reviews current practices, policies and methods while working closely with elected officials/department heads to initiate effective strategies, processes, and systems to reduce costs, encourage growth, and improve efficiency of county government operations. Monitors the County's general adherence to county policies, the Dallas County Code of Orders and State law. Leads the long-range strategic planning process anticipating and providing solutions for the future needs of the county and its residents. Evaluates departments and the performance of department heads and report findings to the Commissioners Court. Recruits, screens and recommends selection for designated department heads to the Commissioners Court. Consistent with the Commissioners Court direction, oversees the county's governmental affairs activity and the development of the county's legislative package, ensuring that the county's interests are presented at the state and local level. Directs the analysis, coordination, planning and evaluation of justice related issues. Directs the development of the Commissioners Court weekly and special work session agendas. Coordinates and/or facilitate all other matters and meetings when there is a quorum of the Commissioners Court in attendance. Participates in and works closely with the budget office on the annual budget to ensure sound fiscal management of county funds and resources. Coordinates the County's annual permanent improvement, capital development, and technology plans. Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of county business as assigned or required by the Commissioners Court. Qualifications: Requirements include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in business, public administration or in a related field of study. Ten years additional executive level management/administrative experience in a large operation requiring extensive coordination, interaction, and communication with various levels of management, constituencies, and staff. Salary: commensurate with experience. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Criminal Division Manager, Bergen County Justice Center, Hackensack, NJ. Summary: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking an articulate, flexible, self-directed professional with strong leadership skills who can motivate employees, provide direction, establish procedures, foster a teamwork environment and ensure solid management to serve as a Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager). The successful candidate will also possess effective oral and written communication skills and excellent customer service skills. Duties: Under the general direction of the court Executive 3b (Trial Court Administrator), and in conjunction with the Criminal Division Presiding Judge, this individual will ensure the effective and efficient management of all aspects of case management for the multi-county vicinage. The Division Manager with the assistance of 2 assistant managers, will be responsible for directing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the Criminal Division including case flow management; statistical collection and analysis; budget development and implementation; and recommend personnel actions, such as hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining staff. The manager will serve as the liaison to a number of committees and conferences; serve as Clerk to the Court for the Criminal Division; coach and mentor staff; monitor and assess staff performance evaluations, as well as prepare and conduct performance evaluations for direct reports; assess staff training needs and requirements for process, performance and behavioral improvements; formulate and develop divisional goals and objectives; and perform other related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of managerial experience which shall have included responsibility for the development and management of budgets, staff, information systems and administrative operations; development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $76,639.57 - $108,937.67. (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD. Summary: Under the direction of the Circuit and County Administrative Judges for the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, the Court Administrator is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of court operations and administrative support activities that support the bench which include the following areas: Central Assignment Office; DCM Office; Jury Commissioner’s Office; Office of the Court Psychiatrist; Court Reporters; Family Division; Office of Family Mediation; Family Support Services Office; Juvenile Drug Court; Circuit Court Law Library; Settlement Court; Masters; and Judicial Staffs. Duties: The position of Court Administrator is one of high responsibility and utmost confidentiality. Responsibilities include organizing, directing and coordinating activities through the use of intermediate supervisors to a large number of subordinates engaged in processing the business of the court. As a spokesperson for the court, the Administrator is responsible in representing the bench before County Council and other governmental boards and commissions, as well as the Bar and other organizations. Other duties include: the preparation and administration for the court’s budget; personnel administration; space and facilities management; case flow and jury management; grant administration; technology development and the formulation of court related policies and procedures as well as improvements to court operations. Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in management, public, legal, courts or business administration, criminal justice administration or related field; and must possess a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in a related field; and must have eight years of responsible professional experience administering programs in the criminal justice, court or family related fields. (A law degree may be substituted for two years of work experience.) Preferable Qualifications: Graduate Fellow of the Executive Development Program from the Institute for Court Management (National Center for State Courts); law degree. Salary: $100.000. (2008)

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR: District Court, Spokane County, WA. Duties: Manages the administrative work of the Court to permit the maximum allowance of Judges’ time for judicial work. Develops and administers personnel rules and regulations; selects personnel, develops and evaluates training and supervision of personnel; conducts and directs performance evaluations; manages grievance and discipline procedures in including termination. Participates on behalf of the Judges in collective bargaining/labor management relations. Prepares and administers the budget, forecasts additional funding needs, approves expenditures of the division. Carries out fiscal policies approved by the judges; utilizes effective financial controls and audit procedures. Performs managerial tasks related to records management including maintenance, retention and disposition of microfilm and automated and electronic data processing technology; develops records systems and court information systems. Coordinates with the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) regarding the electronic data records system used by the Court. Plans and interprets results of empirical research which apply to law and justice systems and prepares recommendations and reports to the judges. Plans, develops, implements and evaluates court management systems; organizes, staff, and designs positions to effectively and efficiently carry out court programs. Implements effective case flow systems. Coordinates activities with other department managers, elected officials, other county departments, outside agencies and organizations Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in judicial, public or business administration or closely related field AND five years of progressively responsible court administrative or management experience, including three years of supervisory responsibility OR substituting MBA, MPA, LLB, OR JD for up to three years of the non-supervisory experience. Salary: $5,721 - $7,720/mont. (2008)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: City of Glendale. Duties: Plan, direct and supervise all non-judicial operations, activities and procedures within the Glendale City Court including court services, fines administration, case flow and records management and budget administration functions; coordinate the activities of the Court with the Glendale City Council Office, Glendale City Manager’s Office and other departments; serve as Clerk of the Court. Develop, implement and oversee a Department work plan; organize, prioritize and assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; make recommendations and modifications as required. Plan, organize and supervise the activities of all non-judicial professional, technical and clerical staff; select, train, motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to provide performance feedback and correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures for non-judicial personnel. Support and recommend community outreach efforts. Develop, implement, review and refine policies, procedures and systems to support and improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Court; develop long-range plans and programs; identify problems, devise and implement solutions; establish docketing, calendaring and case management policies and procedures in accordance with the guidelines established by the Presiding City Judge. Develop, prepare and administer contracts, grants and intergovernmental agreements; establish and monitor related programs, activities, and services including diversion programs, traffic school and related contractual services; maintain records and reports regarding Court activities and operations. Participate in the development and administration of the City Court's budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, services and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments as required. Compile and evaluate statistical data related to the efficiency and effectiveness of Court operations, and make appropriate written and verbal recommendations as needed; maintain compliance with requirements governing statistical reporting, jury management, accounting and records management policies and procedures established by the Supreme Court and the Presiding Judge of Maricopa County. Establish, maintain and improve automation and communications systems as directed by the Presiding City Judge and with the concurrence of the Presiding Judge of Maricopa County. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; meet with the media to provide information and respond to inquiries as required. Represent the Court with outside agencies such as State Bar, boards and committees, and at interdepartmental meetings and committees as required. Identify, recommend and implement business system changes required as a result of new legislative enactments and City Council, City Manager direction. Recommend, establish and monitor bond schedules in coordination with the justices of the peace and magistrate courts within the County. Write reports and conduct research as needed. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Requires a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field and 2 years of court management experience, including 1 year of direct supervision. Preference will be given to candidates with 5 years of highly responsible experience in the administration of a municipal Court system. Designation as a "Fellow of the Institute for Court Management" from the National Center for State Courts is highly desirable. Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Salary: $70,476 - $112,761. (2008)

DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATOR III, BUSINESS SERVICES AND FACILITIES: Superior Court of the State of California , Hanford , CA. Duties: The Superior Court, County of Kings , has an immediate opening for a Full-time Business Services and Facilities – Deputy Court Administrator III; this is established as an Exempt position located at the Hanford site. Under limited direction, this management level position is responsible for the daily operations of the Court’s business services, and facilities programs, functions and operational needs of the court. The incumbent plans, organizes and manages the purchasing, facilities and store operations; court security; develops and implements policies and procedures. This supervisory position also plans, organizes, trains, and supervises the work activities of custodial personnel. Qualifications: An educational level equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in court administration, business or public administration, political science, economics or a closely related field. Possess two years of progressively responsible experience in the public sector, including two years in an administrative or supervisory position. Experience in volume purchasing of a wide variety of commodities, including preparation of specifications, bid invitations, analysis of bids and the preparation, negotiation, evaluation, execution of service contracts. Salary: $55,000-$75,000. (2007)

COURT DISTRICT MANAGER: Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino. Summary: The Court District Manager functions as a member of first level management. Court District Managers, under general direction, plan, organize, direct and coordinate the non-judicial activities and operations of a large court district or two or more smaller districts. Incumbents may be assigned to any Court District within the County. Duties: Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of court district(s) that includes filing and processing of legal documents, courtroom operations support, and preparation of court calendars; monitor the effectiveness of division operations; implement teamwork strategies to achieve organizational objectives. Act as liaison between the assigned court/division and other divisions within Superior Court, and with other courts, county, state and community agencies, as necessary confer with judges on administrative and procedural matters; support Superior Court goals, policies and procedures. Select, train, evaluate and supervise staff, directly and through subordinate supervisors; encourage staff to increase skills and understanding of court operations. Prepare and monitor division budget; authorize and monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with fiscal policies. Answer complex inquiries and complaints within area of expertise from public, judges, attorneys and others. Prepare, monitor and analyze management statistical information and reports, conducts research, manage, coordinate or perform work in support of special projects. Prepare, monitor and authorize expenditures to ensure compliance with fiscal policies. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social science, business or public administration, criminal justice or a closely related field and three years of supervisory or administrative management experience within the judicial system or any combination of training and experience that court provide the desired knowledge and abilities. Specific education and experience related to the work of functional area may be required. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Salary: $6,101 - $7,803 monthly. (2007)  

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR: City of Dublin, OH. Summary: As part of a dynamic, fast-paced achievement-oriented organization with a culture distinguished by its participative style of leadership, strong customer service orientation, and commitment to the core values of Integrity, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Accountability, Positive Attitude, and Dedication to Service, the successful candidate will manage the administrative functions and activities of the City’s Mayor’s Court. Duties: Responsibilities will include designing, developing, and implementing administrative practices, policies, and procedures for the Court and its assigned personnel; overseeing the probation, diversion and community service programs and records management function; facilitating the scheduling and administration of the Court docket; serving as liaison between the Division of Police, Department of Law, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and/or Magistrate and Court staff; arranging and directing appropriate security measures for the Court; and serving as a member of the City’s Records Commission. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Administrative Services and will supervise a staff comprised of five professional, technical, and administrative support employees. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant field and considerable managerial/supervisory experience with the enforcement of administrative and legal regulations in a Court or other criminal justice agency environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. The successful candidate must posses a team-oriented, participative leadership style; a creative problem-solving approach; knowledge of theories, practices, methods, and concepts of social service counseling and human relations and the ability to relate these to violations of law; and superior interpersonal, human relations, and verbal/written communication skills. Salary: $49,520 - $72,424. (2006)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR 2: Polk County Circuit Court, Oregon Judicial Department (OJD). Summary: As the Trial Court Administrator (TCA) for the Polk County Circuit Court, the incumbent will provide administration of all non-judicial court services mandated by statute and OJD’s Policy for the Circuit Court in Polk County. The TCA position is statutorily created and responsible for the care, custody, and control of court records. The TCA reports to the Presiding Judge and has full authority for all aspects of personnel, budget, financial accounting, management of information services, purchasing, capital asset management, and technical aspects of court operations such as accounting, security, case flow management, safety, facilities management, jury, court records, pretrial release, and archives. The TCA is responsible for strategic planning, policy implementation, and court operations including analyzing operating processes, administering a budget of approximately $3.5 million biennially and managing a staff of 22. Duties: The TCA supervises all court operations staff for the Polk County Circuit Court, including judicial support staff, 1 supervisor, and lead clerks. The TCA is an integral link between the court and the Office of the State Court Administrator, local Bar, adult and juvenile probation departments, local law enforcement agencies, juvenile and adult services providers, and a variety of civic organizations, the public in general, and the media. The TCA is responsible for implementing and complying with laws and policies, promoting public awareness and education about the court system, ensuring integrity of the criminal, civil, and juvenile justice systems, initiating and evaluating new service delivery techniques, acting as liaison and presenter of information among the court’s three judges, local and statewide officials, service providers and civic leaders. The TCA is also an integral link with local, Judicial Department, legislative and state agencies to develop a clear vision of the Oregon court system and the Polk County Circuit Court. The TCA is responsible to create and advocate for enabling legislation, and to work in collaboration and partnership with state and local agencies, the Bar and the public to promote justice services. In addition to these duties, the position is also responsible for performing the more complex work of the court as well as all administrative duties. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in court administration, business or public administration or closely related discipline and two years of recent management experience preferably gained in managing/performing court operations. A Juris doctorate or Master’s degree in Court, Public or Business Administration may substitute for one year of the Required experience. Applicants without the relevant educational background may substitute recent professional-level court administration or management experience on a year-for-year basis. Preference may be given to applicants with recent professional-level court administration, extensive supervisory, or managerial experience; and who possess a working knowledge of (“hands-on” experience with) multiple areas of court operations within the Oregon Judicial Department or another similar state court system. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous Public Sector managerial experience is desirable if no previous court experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills; problem solving skills; adaptability to a multi-faceted fast-paced environment are also required. Salary: $4,652 - $6,547 monthly. (2006)  

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Unified Judicial System, Grand Forks, ND. Summary: Under the direction of the state court administrator, the court administrator plans, organizes and directs court administrative activities for all courts within one of the four state administrative unites. This positions serves as manager to a large staff engaged in providing service to high-volume and complex caseloads including comprehensive district-wide programs, juvenile, and court administrative services. As the senior administrative position within the administrative unit, the position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in all administrative areas with emphasis on the development and implementation of efficient and cohesive administrative processes. Staff oversight is provided through subordinate supervisors within the administrative unit. Duties: Include, but are not limited to: The management of juvenile, fiscal, docket and case flow, jury, records, personnel, facilities, data processing and various district or state-wide functions. Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in judicial administration, public administration or a related field and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a court or legal setting. Preference will be given to those individuals who have a master’s degree in judicial administration and have completed the National Center for State Courts Institute for Court Management Executive Development Program (CEDP). Salary: $4,507 - $7,100 per month. (2006)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: North Carolina Superior Court, District 4A & 4B (Onslow, Duplin, Jones, and Sampson Counties). Summary: The NC Judicial Branch seeks a qualified individual to work as a Trial Court Administrator. Duties: Duties include the administration of case management and calendaring systems for civil cases in both Superior and District Court; administration of the jury management system; preparation of various statistical reports; and supervision of staff personnel. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Judicial Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in public service, business, or the courts with at least one of the three years experience in managing people and/or programs; or Master’s degree in related field (or law degree) with at least one year experience managing people and/or programs. (2006)

TRIAL COURT EXECUTIVE: 8th Judicial District, Utah. Duties: Provides administrative support to judges, manages support operations including 30+ professional and technical staff, special services, budget, facilities, probation services, and court security. Serves as liaison with government agencies, the bar, news media and the community. Qualifications: The successful candidate will posses a B.S. Degree & 6 years of related management experience or graduate degree in judicial or public administration, law or related field plus 4 years experience, or an equivalent combination of education & experience. Knowledge of court procedures, case management, HR management practices, accounting/budgeting procedures, information technology, contract negotiation/administration and legislative processes is necessary, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Salary: $26.65 - $42.26/hr. (2006)

COURT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR: Superior Court, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. Summary: The purpose of this job is to provide a broad range of management and administrative services to the Superior, Juvenile, State, Magistrate, Probate, and Municipal Courts. Duties: Supervising assigned staff, designing, developing, monitoring case management systems and implementing Court Programs. Additional tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Admini8stration, Court Administration, or five years administrative or supervisory experience in public sector management, court administration, or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. A Masters degree in Public Administration is preferred or can be substituted with a successfully completed course of study provided by the Institute for Court Management, National Association for Court Management, National Center for State Courts or other accredited programs. Supervisory experience required. Must have a valid State of Georgia driver’s license. Knowledge of legal practices, policies, and procedures; Knowledge of development and administration of operations and staff plan; Knowledge of criminal and civil justice systems; Knowledge of Georgia Court rules and practices; Knowledge of budgeting principles; Knowledge of grant application and management, and records management; Ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities for self and staff; Ability to supervise and train staff, develop performance goals and measures; Ability to read, understand, and interpret federal and state laws, local ordinances and codes, case law, legal handbooks and other related materials. Salary: $49,095 - $73,643 depending on qualifications. (2006)

TRIAL COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Port St. Lucie, FL. Summary: The Trail Court Administrator (TCA) is an executive management position responsible for the administration of trial court operations, programs, and services including financial and budget services, strategic and operational planning, information technology and communications, security, personnel, facilities, capital projects, and public relations/public information. Duties: The TCA prepares the circuit court budget for state and county government appropriations, negotiates contracts with public and private vendors, manages a broad variety of court programs including mediation, Guardian Ad Litem, juvenile diversion, jury management, case management, court reporting, court interpreters, drug court, teen court, and elder court, plans and coordinates capital projects, and coordinates media access and serves as the public information officer for the court. The TCA is also responsible for long range and strategic planning for developing and implementing court technology initiatives, and maximizing judicial resources. Working relationships are established with judges, state attorneys, public defenders, clerk, judicial commissions, committees, and conferences, other state and federal courts (including the Supreme Court), community organizations and councils, local municipality and county government, state agencies, sheriffs' offices, and the public. The TCA is appointed by a majority of the judges of the trial court and reports directly to the chief judge. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in court administration, public administration, business administration, management, or a related area, and six years of professional experience in court administration, government administration, or in a position of executive leadership, three years of which were in a supervisory position. A Juris Doctorate may substitute for three years of the non supervisory experience. A Masters Degree or certification by the Institute for Court Management, may substitute for two years of the non supervisory experience. Salary: $79,763.76 (Annually) *Benefit Package Available. (2006)

COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Albuquerque, NM. Summary: Court Administrator is an at-will senior management position hired by the Court Judges and supervised by the Chief Judge. Administers and manages a 24/7 high-volume, multi-faceted court of limited original jurisdiction. Duties: Responsibilities include but are not confined to managing multiple operational shifts of employees engaged in case initiation, file maintenance, bond posting, customer service, tracking and compliance, educational service, background investigation, client supervision, mediation, courtroom support, jury orientation and management, interpreter services and administrative functions supporting court judges in the disposition of court cases; exercising fiduciary responsibilities over the Court’s $77 million capital outlay, $6.8 million fixed asset inventory, $12.5 million personal services budget and over $35 million in revenues collected from case filings numbering over 200,000 per year; developing, institutionalizing and monitoring specialized pre-adjudication and post sentencing court programs such as Mediation, Domestic Violence Early Intervention, Pre-Trial Supervision, NCIC and Background Investigation Unit, Community Services, Drug Court, Probation, DWI School and Driver Improvement School to allow for sentencing options; and representing the Court before local governmental bodies, interest and advocacy groups, the media and the State Legislature. May perform other duties in order to meet the operational needs of the Court. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field with ten years of advanced managerial experience that must have included budget, finance, procurement, human resources, property management and contracts administration including five years of supervisory experience. Experience may substitute for education. (One year of experience equals 30 semester hours.) Education may not substitute for supervisory experience. Judicial or court supervisory experience preferred. A post-offer background check is required. (2006)

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